The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium
More than 500 guests enjoyed The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium on April 30th and May 1st . The theme of this year’s event was “Healing What Hurts: The Politics of Pain.” The under-treatment of pain, which affects 100 million Americans, has been a focus of the Center’s work since its founding in 1984.
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| Hannah and Brandon Hidaka with Barbara and Dr. Rene Bollier |
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| (Front row) Lauren Aaronson (back row) Kim Kimminau and Cheryl Jernigan |
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| Board Chairman Cynthia Spaeth welcomed the guests. |
Also featured in the July 11, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Bob Greenspan
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